NSCD programmes of study are validated by the University of Kent

The academic regulations, credit framework and applicable general regulations of the University of Kent can be found at the following link: University of Kent regulations.

Reporting a concern/ microaggression

Our Concern Form is designed for anyone who engages with NSCD to provide us with feedback.

This form has been built by the Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Committee, to provide a space for individuals to inform NSCD of any micro-aggressions they may experience, or any other feedback they wish to communicate. Micro-aggressions are subtle, often unintentional, forms of prejudice, for example an offhand comment, an inadvertently painful joke, or a pointed insult.

Admission to NSCD

In this section you will find the following policies relating to admission to a course of higher education at NSCD: 

• Admissions Policy 
• Framework for Contextual Admissions
• Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy
• Terms and Conditions
• Fees & Course Deposit Policy

For information about our courses, please visit: www.nscd.ac.uk/study/courses/

NSCD Admissions Policy

NSCD Admissions-Policy-2025-entry

Framework for Contextual Admissions

NSCD Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy

Terms and Conditions

NSCD Fees Policy

Student Handbook & Guidelines

The Student Handbook includes all the key information for students on life at Northern School of Contemporary Dance with key information on the school, student support and life in Leeds, this is available to students on Moodle the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

The documents listed below are key school strategies, policies and guidelines all in place to support a safe, healthy and inclusive community at NSCD.

Student-Facing Policies

Criminal Records Policy

This policy sets out the circumstances in which the School would deem it necessary to process special category criminal record data, the lawful bases and applicable schedules of the Data Protection Act which apply when we do process this data, our mechanisms for assessing this information and related School policies.

Emergency Powers of Suspension

Where a concern is raised relating to a student’s wellbeing and/or conduct, whether on or off School premises, which represents a potential or actual threat to the safety, security, health, wellbeing, good order, or reputation of the student, and/or of the School,  its members, an external organisation or placement provider, or members of the public, a member of staff may make a recommendation to the  CEO or the CEO’s delegate that the student should suspended.

Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Related Behaviours

Northern School of Contemporary Dance seeks to maintain an environment which is safe and conducive for all members of the school, whether students or staff, and which supports the wellbeing of all such individuals, as well as fostering the professional development of all trainees. This endeavour is supported by the Inclusive Cultures Strategy.

The NSCD Policy on Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Related Behaviours underpins and is founded upon the principles of the school,  reflecting the commitment to establishing a culture of mutual respect and support, and to ensuring a zero tolerance for sexual violence and misconduct, harassment and related behaviours.

Interruption of Studies Policy

Occasionally a student may need to take a pause in their studies due to personal or health reasons. The following policy is in place to support a student with this process. Please talk to a member of staff in Student Services for support with this process.

Mental Health Charter

The University Mental Health Charter was created by thousands of staff and students to shape a future in which everyone in higher education can thrive.

​The Charter provides a set of principles to support universities across the UK in making mental health a university-wide priority. It forms the basis of the Charter Award Scheme, being developed in 2020, which will recognise and reward universities that promote good mental health and demonstrate good practice.

NSCD have used the principles of the University Mental Health Charter to develop a Charter which is more relevant to our specific institutional needs and context.

Non-Academic Misconduct Policy

Refunds and Compensation Policy

The Refunds and Compensation Policy explains how Northern School will meet its obligations regarding refunds and compensation for registered students of the School, including when matters arise which trigger the Student Protection Plan.

Staff & Student Personal Relationships Policy

Every student should be safe during their time at university. This includes protection from harassment and sexual misconduct. As such, NSCD has developed the Staff & Student Personal Relationship Policy to ensure there is a clearly defined policy on staff and student personal relationships.

Student Complaints Procedure

Northern School of Contemporary Dance is committed to considering and investigating genuine complaints from students. NSCD defines a complaint as being an expression of dissatisfaction by one or more students about an action or lack of action by NSCD, which warrants a response.

This complaints procedure encompasses NSCD’s procedures for student complaints.

Student Engagement & Support Through Studies

The Student Engagement & Support Through Studies Policy is in place to support students to engage positively and fully with the programmes of study and to fulfil the expectations of the course, designed to support the needs of students.These procedures are intended as a supportive framework to afford students the best opportunity to complete their studies successfully and to assist them to recognise when they might need additional support.

Student Protection Plan

As a registered higher education provider, NSCD is required by the Office for Students (OfS) to publish a Student Protection Plan (SPP) that sets out the steps that will be taken by the school to protect students in circumstances that might lead to the discontinuation of their programme of study.  Possible scenarios that might result in the discontinuation of students’ programmes of study, and the steps that would be taken in such situations, are set out in the Student Protection Plan below.

For further information, please see also the Refunds and Compensation Policy.

Student Transfer Arrangements